How the Restoration Professionals Can Protect Against Blood Borne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms in human blood that can cause life-threatening diseases and pose a severe risk to the health and safety of those that encounter this blood or other fluids. In addition to blood, other examples of BBP fluids include semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva. Blood and these types of fluid have the … [Read more...]
How Restoration Professionals Protect Against Blood Borne Pathogens
Does Insurance Cover Biohazard Cleanup?
Does Insurance Cover Biohazard Cleanup? Biohazard cleanup isn’t glamorous, or something that is top of mind – but as a business owner or property manager, proper biohazard cleanup procedures are important. In fact, your business could be liable for lawsuits if there are cases of infection due to improper biohazard cleanup. That could be devastating for any business, which is why professional hazardous waste removal … [Read more...]
How to Identify and Eliminate Musty Smells in Your Basement
How to Identify and Eliminate Musty Smells in Your Basement: A Step-by-Step Guide Typically, the musty smell from your basement indicates the presence of mold or mildew. Do not ignore the smell and hope that it will go away on its own. The key is to identify the problem and eliminate it right away – or it can potentially lead to a bigger problem down the road. It is common if a basement smells musty, and there … [Read more...]
Common Fire Safety Violations in Commercial Buildings
Avoiding Disaster: Common Fire Safety Violations in Commercial Buildings Just like any other type of disaster – you cannot predict when or if a fire will breakout in your commercial building or property. That is why preparing your business for fire safety in buildings and facilities is key. Did you know that more than 100,000 fires occur annually? While the frequency of commercial fires has decreased slightly … [Read more...]
How to Remove Smoke Odor After a Fire
How to Remove Smoke Odor After Fire Fires are unpredictable and devastating. The safety of the home or facility’s occupants is the first priority, but the damage can cost a homeowner or an organization significantly. Even if your home isn’t directly affected by a fire, it can still remove smoke odor damage from a nearby fire. Before we can talk about how to get rid of it, let’s discuss the nature of the smell … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season
Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season Hurricane season is officially upon us. This six-month period puts the Atlantic seaboard – and much of the East coast – directly in nature’s cross-hairs. The question isn’t whether or not storms will form. It’s will your business be ready should one strike? 6 THINGS TO DO TODAY TO PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE TOMORROW Start buying in bulk now. Ideal items to stock up on … [Read more...]
How Does Commercial Drying & Dehumidification Work?
How Does Commercial Drying & Dehumidification Work? After a commercial building or facility has been damaged by water intrusion, regardless of the cause or extent, drying and dehumidification are two important processes that professional water damage restoration providers will utilize to help your business recover and get back into operations. The goal of drying and dehumidification is to transform any wet … [Read more...]
Why Is Air Duct Cleaning Important?
Why is it Important to Clean Your Air Ducts? As a business owner, you’ve likely heard about the importance of air duct cleaning, whether from a media source or local company. You’ve probably also questioned whether it’s as important as these sources say, and the extent to which you, your employees and customers will benefit from doing so. The Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning At Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, we’re … [Read more...]
Wildfire Smoke Damage & Restoration
Restoring Your Property After Wildfire Smoke Damage Wildfires are a major risk for homeowners and business owners throughout the United States. The frequency, size and intensity of wildfires differs by year, but the most severe wildfires have occurred in the past decade. All 50 states have experienced wildfire damage at some point in the past 10 years, however wildfires are extremely common in the Central and … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Business for a Flood
How to Prepare Your Business for a Flood Flooding can occur almost anywhere on Earth. In fact, there are very few places on the planet where flooding is not a concern. Basically, any area where rain falls is susceptible to floods, and rain is not the only cause. Therefore, it is essential to prepare your business for a flood immediately. If your business is located within a flood-prone location, then your business … [Read more...]
Flood Damage Restoration for Your Business
How To Handle Flood Damage Cleanup For Your Business Flooding is becoming increasingly common in the United States as a result of changing weather patterns, but floods can also occur as a result of a faulty plumbing system. If your business is in a location that is prone to storms and heavy rainfall, there may come a day when you experience flood damage. This can result in high-cost, time-consuming cleanup. Thus, … [Read more...]
Filing a Fire Commercial Insurance Claim | Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT
Things to Consider When Filing Commercial Fire Damage Insurance Claim Fires are unpredictable and devastating. The safety of a building or facility’s occupants is the priority after commercial fire damage, but the damage can cost an organization significantly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there has been a 22% increase in nonresidential building fires and losses for the 10-year period of 2011 to 2020. … [Read more...]